Newcastle University

Clinical Research MClinRes, PGDip, PGCert (E-learning)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

Introduction

Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom, is a research-led institution with a large and diverse student community. The university combines strong academic programs across sciences, humanities, engineering and health with active research centers and partnerships. International students are well represented on campus, which promotes a global learning environment and a broad range of student services to support academic success and personal development.

Students at Newcastle benefit from modern facilities, industry connections and opportunities for practical learning through placements and research projects. The university emphasizes employability and supports career preparation with dedicated services, internships and links to regional and national employers. Academic staff work closely with students to foster applied skills, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Newcastle upon Tyne offers an energetic city life, affordable living compared with larger UK cities and excellent transport links to the rest of the country. International students can enjoy cultural events, a welcoming local community and opportunities for part-time work and volunteering. For those seeking a research-active university with strong student support and clear pathways into professional life, Newcastle University is a compelling choice.

About the Program

Our Clinical Research MClinRes, PGDip, and PGCert allow you to study clinical research in the context of your workplace. The suite of courses is a collaborative partnership with Newcastle Academic Health Partners. You'll gain knowledge and skills to perform to a high level in all aspects of clinical research. Our courses are for professionals in many different areas of the health service. This includes doctors and NMAHPs. Our programmes encourage you to plan, conduct, analyse and write up clinical research. You'll do this in the context of your own professional role. You'll learn and develop skills in clinical research in your area of expertise. This is the most valuable way of consolidating the theory you'll learn on the course. In the final year of your master's, you'll carry out your own research project. It is useful to have a workplace mentor for this. This is someone who can provide professional and specialist advice and guidance. The University will provide an academic supervisor to support your research. You'll gain a strong theoretical as well as practical knowledge of clinical research. This helps support your current or future professional as well as leadership roles. Our programmes are UK based but globally aware. They reflect international collaborations and their requirements. Our courses are suitable for any clinical research topic, including: - medical - surgical - mental health - allied health care ### NIHR INSIGHT The NIHR INSIGHT North East & Cumbria programme is fully-funding research masters courses to help early career health and care professionals. Our Clinical Research programme is eligible for this funding. To find out more and see if you are eligible, please visit the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). ### NIHR Credentialed Postgraduate Certificate The NIHR Credentialled Postgraduate Certificate in Research Delivery is a fully-funded PGCert course to help healthcare professionals engage in delivering research in their workplace. To find out if you are eligible for this, please visit the NIHR Researcher Credentials Framework webpage. Application to the course and the bursary are two separate processes. To apply for the bursary you need a student number, which you receive with confirmation of your application. How to apply

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